Toy Info.org~ All about safety

After the CPSIA craziness last year and all the toy recalls, it's wonderful to find a site that is totally focused on Toy safety! ToyInfo.org has all the information you need to choose the right toys for your family; and insure safe and fun play in your home. This site is all inclusive. Picture a visual library of resources about child safety including videos fee downloadable play guides including a guide on Intergenerational Play, recall and safety information, discussion boards and so much more!

Another interesting and helpful site....

The TOTYs are the "Oscars" of the toy industry … the "best of the best" as selected by industry experts Visit  this site to find out more about this season's most creative and innovative toys and games.

This site offers a free downloadable gift shopping list which parents and caregivers can take with them to the store to help guide them in selecting the most innovative and desirable toys this holiday season!

Visitors can register for one ( or more) of the 11 prize packages and can also vote for their favorite toys!

I took a look at the shopping list of favorite toys of the year. I have to say that there are a few on the list that are not on MY favorite list yet it's nice to see what other parents are saying and what they like.

Love to the moon and back,

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Donna partners with Team Mom to review products/services made and or based in the USA or practicing fair trade. It's important to know what toys in the mainstream market place fit our high standards. At Blessed Nest we work hard to provide you with the best and we enjoy telling you about other companies who are doing the same~

 

Jump in and swim safetly

I know it is the end of summer but many of us swim well into September and it is never a bad idea to remind ourselves how and why we need to keep our children in arms reach at the pool side. Last week I had a crazy experience. We were at our community pool at the condo where we live. A mom with four children walked in. I had met this mom several times and we have engaged in small talk as our children play and swim. Today was different. They entered the gate to the pool. I was in the pool with my two children. The mom with four children was settling down her 6 month old who was a little fussy. Her 3 year old simply walked over to the pool steps then walked in and dove into the shallow end right in front of me. She moved her arms and legs, swam about 6 inches then began to sink down into the water. She began to drown. I immediately picked her up, put her head down and patted her back so that water would leave her nose. I sat her on the side of the pool; did a check to make sure my kids were fine, them I looked up and motioned for her mom to come over. At that time her 7 year old said, "Mom Mary almost drowned." Of course her Mom shrieked  with a "Oh My God are you OK?" then they went on their way. I later simply mentioned that we used to have a house with a pool and even though my 2 year old was swimming like a guppy; I placed a safety vest on her before we entered the gated pool area. I have not been able to get this out of my mind and thought we could all use a refresher course on pool safety!

below tips taken directly from the American Academy of Pediatrics

A swimming pool can be very dangerous for children. If possible, do not put a swimming pool in your yard until your children are older than 5 years. Help protect your children from drowning by doing the following:

• Never leave your children alone in or near the pool, even for a moment. An adult who knows CPR should actively supervise children at all times.
• Practice touch supervision with children younger than 5 years. This means that the adult is within an arm's length of the child at all times.
• You must put up a fence to separate your house from the pool. Most young children who drown in pools wander out of the house and fall into the pool. Install a fence at least 4 feet high around all 4 sides of the pool. This fence will completely separate the pool from the house and play area of the yard. Use gates that self-close and self-latch, with latches higher than your children's reach.
• Keep rescue equipment (such as a shepherd's hook or life preserver) and a telephone by the pool.
• Do not use air-filled "swimming aids" as a substitute for approved life vests.
• Remove all toys from the pool after use so children aren't tempted to reach for them.
• After the children are done swimming, secure the pool so they can't get back into it.
• A power safety cover that meets the standards of the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) may add to the protection of your children but should not be used in place of the fence between your house and the pool. Even fencing around your pool and using a power safety cover will not prevent all drownings.

Remember, teaching your child how to swim DOES NOT mean your child is safe in water.

AND Don't forget.....

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Purchase a "Riley's Raindrop" in support of The Riley Project here

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 Love, to the moon and back

Blessed Nest~ At Amazon.com

Yep, We're at Amazon.com

We know many of our customers are customers of Amazon.com. Now we can offer you one stop shopping by placing our Nesting Pillow on Amazon . Pop on over to view and review. We would love for you to write a review about your experience with the Nesting Pillow. If you have never experienced the Nesting Pillow.....now's the time to Nest~

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Product Description
All Organic Materials:
The Nesting Pillow is 100% organic and non-allergenic. New mothers care deeply about what's next to their newborn baby's skin and love the fact that The Nesting Pillow is safe for even the most sensitive babies.

Perfect Positioning for Nursing:
The Nesting Pillow is filled with organic buckwheat hulls, which make it possible to shift the contents around like a bean bag to find the perfect position unique to each mother and baby. Once the position is set the little pyramid-shaped hulls inside the pillow interlock together to conform to the shape and hold the position. Additionally, the unique filling allows air to circulate keeping both baby and mother cool and comfortable.

Easy to Clean:
The easily removable slipcover is made of pre-washed and dried fabric to make it machine-washable and able to handle frequent washings, which is often necessary when feeding young babies. (The inside pillow can be spot cleaned and heat sanitized by putting it in the dryer for 20 minutes.)

Additional Uses:
The Nesting Pillow is a terrific support for bottle feeding babies too! Additionally, the repositioning ability of The Nesting Pillow makes it a great back and belly support for pregnant mothers and an excellent abdominal support after caesarean surgery. When the baby isn't nursing, use it to hold your lap-top computer in place while keeping your lap cool and comfortable. The Nesting Pillow also creates a more supportive lap when young children want to hold the baby. (Use The Nesting Pillow only with careful parental supervision.)

Sustainability:
All Blessed Nest products are made in America using 100% organic materials and are shipped in recyclable and compostable packaging.

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